Courtney Upshaw

Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata returned to practice Tuesday after serving a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. Ngata, who said he tested positive for Adderall, is scheduled to talk with reporters later Tuesday. Ngata has been reinstated from the reserve-suspended list and the Ravens were granted a roster exemption through Jan. 5. Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Ngata will be activated in advance of Saturday night's AFC wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. When the Ravens do so, they'll need to remove someone from the roster either by cutting someone or placing an injured player on...

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